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Vintage Wedgwood Jasper Ware - Blue - Ashtray

£7.99

Product description

Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Usually described as stoneware and noted for its matte and unglazed biscuit finish and is produced in a number of different colours, of which the best known is a pale blue that has become known as Wedgwood Blue. Relief decorations (typically in white but also in other colours) are characteristic of Wedgwood jasperware. They are produced in moulds and applied to the ware as sprigs.

This example is in the blue colour with White sprigs of a floral nature and a central design of figures around a font. The piece is designed to be used as an ashtray and comes in perfect condition with no signs of damage. Usual Wedgwood impressed marks to the base.

Measures: 4 3/8" (11.2cm) across

Item details

Boxed:

Unboxed

Condition:

Used: very good

Country of origin:

United Kingdom

Date:

Mid 20th Century

Main colour:

Blue

Manufacturer:

Studio & art

Style:

Jasper ware

Type:

Porcelain & china

Use:

Decorative

Standard UK Delivery (£3.95 per order)

Free returns

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About this item

Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Usually described as stoneware and noted for its matte and unglazed biscuit finish and is produced in a number of different colours, of which the best known is a pale blue that has become known as Wedgwood Blue. Relief decorations (typically in white but also in other colours) are characteristic of Wedgwood jasperware. They are produced in moulds and applied to the ware as sprigs.

This example is in the blue colour with White sprigs of a floral nature and a central design of figures around a font. The piece is designed to be used as an ashtray and comes in perfect condition with no signs of damage. Usual Wedgwood impressed marks to the base.

Measures: 4 3/8" (11.2cm) across

Boxed:

Unboxed

Condition:

Used: very good

Country of origin:

United Kingdom

Date:

Mid 20th Century

Main colour:

Blue

Manufacturer:

Studio & art

Style:

Jasper ware

Type:

Porcelain & china

Use:

Decorative

Delivery & returns

This item will be dispatched to UK addresses via second class post within 2 working days of receipt of your order. Standard UK delivery is £3.95 per order, so you're only charged once no matter how many items you have in your basket. Any additional courier charges will be applied at checkout as they vary depending on delivery address.

This item will be dispatched to UK addresses via second class post within 2 working days of receipt of your order. Standard UK delivery is currently free, no matter how many items you have in your basket. Any additional courier charges will be applied at checkout as they vary depending on delivery address.

This item is also available for international delivery by airmail, carrying a mandatory delivery charge of:

Europe: £4.80

Outside Europe: £7.00

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